National Weather Service issues blizzard warning

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning early this morning that will go into effect from 6 p.m. tonight until 1 p.m. Sunday.

The impending storm is expected to bring between five and eight inches of snow, the NWS said. Light snow is expected to develop this afternoon with the heaviest snow coming late tonight into Sunday morning. Points farther east are expected to get the highest totals.

High winds — with gusts as much as 60 mph — will accompany the snow, the NWS said. Sustained winds of 40-50 mph are expected.